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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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Description
Stützimplantat zur transluminalen Implantation.Support implant for transluminal implantation.
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stützimplantat gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a support implant according to the preamble of claim 1.
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Stützimplantat, welches innerhalb beispielsweise eines Blutgefäßes oder einer anderen schwer zugänglichen Stelle im Körper eines lebenden Tieres oder lebenden Menschen eingesetzt werden oder einen Teil eines Blutgefäßes ersetzen kann. Das Stützimplantat weist einen elastischen rohrförmigen Körper auf, dessen Durchmesser zunehmen oder abnehmen kann.The invention relates to a support implant, which within for example a blood vessel or another difficult to access place in the body of a living Animal or living people are used or can replace part of a blood vessel. The support implant has an elastic tubular body, the Diameter may increase or decrease.
Ein Stützimplantat gemäß Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1 ist bereits aus der DE-25 28 273 C3 bekannt.A support implant according to the preamble of claim 1 is already known from DE-25 28 273 C3.
Bei chirurgischen oder anderen medizinischen Techniken besteht manchmal das Bedürfnis, eine Vorrichtung bei spielsweise in Blutgefäße, Harnleiter oder andere schwie rig zugängliche Stellen einzusetzen und zu expandieren, deren Funktion darin besteht, das Gefäß oder die Leitung abzustützen, welche in einer Stellung belassen werden kann. With surgical or other medical techniques there is sometimes a need for a device for example in blood vessels, ureters or other sweat deploy and expand rig accessible locations, the function of which is the vessel or the conduit support which are left in one position can.
Aus der US-PS 38 68 956 ist eine Vorrichtung bekannt, welche nach ihrem Einsetzen beispielsweise in ein Blut gefäß expandiert werden kann. Der aktive Teil dieser Vorrichtung basiert auf der Verwendung von Metallegie rungen, welche eine sogenannte "Erinnerungsfunktion" aufweisen, d. h. ein Material, welches nach Erwärmung seine anfängliche Gestalt wieder einnimmt. Bei dieser Vor richtung erfolgt die Erwärmung des Materials durch elek trische Heizung, nachdem die Vorrichtung an der be treffenden Stelle eingesetzt ist. Diese bekannte Technik weist jedoch den wesentlichen Nachteil auf, daß eine elektrische Widerstandsheizung in Verbindung mit dem umgebenden Gewebe angelegt werden muß, welches durch die Erwärmung beschädigt werden kann. Es ist richtig, daß in der Patentbeschreibung (Spalte 3, Zeilen 42 bis 48) beschrieben ist, daß nach dem Einsetzen der Vorrichtung in ein Blutgefäß das Blut des Patienten als Kühlmedium dient. From US-PS 38 68 956 a device is known which after their insertion, for example, into a blood can be expanded. The active part of this Device is based on the use of metal alloy which have a so-called "reminder function" have d. H. a material that after heating returns to its initial shape. With this before direction the material is heated by elec trical heater after the device on the be appropriate place is used. This well-known technique However, has the major disadvantage that a electrical resistance heating in connection with the surrounding tissue must be created which can be damaged by the warming. It it is correct that in the patent description (column 3, Lines 42 to 48) describe that after insertion the device into a blood vessel the patient's blood serves as a cooling medium.
Blut ist jedoch auch ein wärmeempfindliches Material, welches bei Erwärmung einer unerwünschten Gerinnung ausgesetzt ist.But blood is also a heat sensitive material which occurs when an unwanted coagulation is heated is exposed.
Die genannte DE-25 28 273-C3 führt jedoch an keiner Stelle aus, daß es von Bedeutung sein könnte, durch axiale Verschiebung der Enden des in Fig. 2 gezeigten schraubenfederförmigen Katheters eine Änderung des Durchmessers herbeizuführen. Auch erfahren die beiden Endwindungen bei einer axialen Längenänderung keine Größenänderung, sondern behalten ihren Durchmesser bei.The cited DE-25 28 273-C3, however, does not explain at any point that it could be important to bring about a change in the diameter by axially displacing the ends of the helical spring-shaped catheter shown in FIG. 2. The two end windings also do not experience a change in size in the event of an axial length change, but maintain their diameter.
Aus der US-37 30 835 sind weder Prothesen noch Katheter, sondern längliche Gebilde bekannt, die in eine Röhre einschiebbar sind und eine möglichst große Oberfläche aufweisen.From US-37 30 835 are neither prostheses Catheter, but rather elongated structures known can be inserted into a tube and one if possible have a large surface area.
Aus der US-36 57 744 ist eine Einrichtung zur schnellen wirksamen Befestigung einer implantierten Prothese in einem Patienten bekannt. Sie umfaßt eine rohrförmige Hülse aus einem verformbaren Material, an dem die Pro these befestigt ist.From US-36 57 744 is a device for quick effective attachment of an implanted prosthesis known in a patient. It comprises a tubular one Sleeve made of a deformable material on which the Pro this is attached.
Aus der DE-28 05 749-A1 ist eine Prothese zur transluminalen Implantation bekannt, die durch Faltung eine solche Querschnittsfläche erhält, daß die Pro these ohne Schwierigkeiten an den gewünschten Ort gebracht werden kann. Dort kann sie anschließend entfaltet werden.DE-28 05 749-A1 describes a prosthesis known transluminal implantation by folding receives such a cross-sectional area that the Pro these to the desired location without difficulty can be brought. There she can then be unfolded.
Aus der DE-OS 26 54 658 ist schließlich eine implantierte Leitung bekannt, die ein Rohr mit biegsamer Wand umfaßt, die radial gleichmäßig elastisch ist und von schraubenförmig verlaufenden Filamenten umgeben sein kann, die gewebeartig miteinander verbunden sind.From DE-OS 26 54 658 is finally one implanted lead known to have a tube flexible wall that is radially uniformly elastic and of helical filaments can be surrounded, the tissue-like with each other are connected.
Der vorliegenden Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, ein radial expandierbares und zusammenziehbares Stützimplantat zu schaffen, bei welchem die aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Nachteile vermieden sind.The present invention is based on the object a radially expandable and contractible support implant to create, in which the state of the art known disadvantages are avoided.
Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß gelöst durch ein Stützimplantat gemäß Anspruch 1. Vorteilhafte Aus gestaltung der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unter ansprüche.The object is achieved by a Support implant according to claim 1. Advantageous design of the invention are the subject of the sub Expectations.
Die Erfindung basiert auf der Verwendung eines Stützimplantats mit einem elastischen rohrförmigen Körper, dessen Durch messer durch axiale Bewegung oder Verschiebung der Enden des Körpers relativ zueinander verändert werden kann. In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform nimmt der Körper eine radial expandierte Position von selbst ein, wenn er im unbelasteten Zustand frei von äußeren Kräften in Radial richtung belassen wird. Der Körper ist zusammengesetzt aus mehreren individuellen oder unabhängigen festen aber elastischen, gewundenen Elementen (Windungselementen), von denen jedes sich in einer Wendellinie erstreckt, wo bei die Mittellinie oder Mittelachse des Körpers eine gemeinsame Achse bildet. Eine Anzahl der Elemente weist die gleiche Windungsrichtung auf, ist aber axial relativ zueinander beabstandet. Die Anzahl der Elemente mit der gleichen Windungsrichtung treffen und kreuzen eine An zahl von gewundenen Elementen, die ebenfalls in Axial richtung voneinander beabstandet sind, aber die ent gegengesetzte Windungsrichtung aufweisen.The invention is based on the use of a support implant with an elastic tubular body, the diameter of which knife by axial movement or displacement of the ends of the body can be changed relative to each other. In a preferred embodiment, the body takes one radially expanded position by itself if it is in the unloaded state free from external forces in radial direction is left. The body is composed of several individual or independent fixed however elastic, winding elements (winding elements), each of which extends in a spiral line where one at the center line or center axis of the body common axis forms. A number of items have been assigned the same winding direction, but is axially relative spaced from each other. The number of items with the meet and cross a line in the same direction number of spiral elements, also in axial direction are spaced apart, but the ent have opposite winding direction.
Um die gewünschte Funktion zu erhalten, ist der axial gerichtete Winkel zwischen den sich kreuzenden Elementen geeignetermaßen größer als 60° und vorzugsweise ein stumpfer Winkel, d. h. größer als etwa 90°. Dieser Zustand des Körpers meint den Zustand in radial unbelasteter Lage. To get the desired function, it is axial directed angle between the intersecting elements suitably larger than 60 ° and preferably one obtuse angle, d. H. greater than about 90 °. That state of the body means the state in a radially unloaded Location.
Vorzugsweise werden die sich kreuzenden gewundenen Ele mente derart angeordnet, daß sie eine Art Verflechtung bilden, welche wie gewünscht verändert werden kann und beispielsweise einige bekannte Webarten imitieren, bei spielsweise nach dem Prinzip einer Glattripsbindung. Der Zweck liegt darin, dem rohrförmigen Körper die erforder liche Stabilität zu verleihen. Wenn die Anzahl der Ele mente in dem elastischen rohrförmigen Körper gleich n ist, variiert n vorzugsweise von etwa 10 bis beispiels weise etwa 50. Die Elemente des rohrförmigen Körpers sind vorzugsweise symmetrisch angeordnet, d. h. die Anzahl der Elemente in jeder Windungsrichtung ist . Es ist in diesem Zusammenhang zu bemerken, daß, wenn die Anzahl der Ele mente in dem rohrförmigen Körper angesprochen wird, immer die Elemente gemeint sind, die zur Aufrechterhaltung der Stützfunktion des Körpers beitragen. Die Anzahl der Ele mente n wird in Übereinstimmung mit dem Durchmesser des Körpers, dem Durchmesser des Elements, dem Material des Elements oder anderen Faktoren ausgewählt. Allgemein gesagt, je größer der Durchmesser des Körpers bei einem gegebenen Material für das Element ist, desto mehr Elemente sollten verwendet werden, um dem Körper die erforderliche Stabilität zu verleihen.Preferably, the crossing spiral ele elements arranged in such a way that they form a kind of interweaving form which can be changed as desired and for example, imitate some well-known weaves, at for example according to the principle of a smooth trip binding. The The purpose is to provide the tubular body with the required lend stability. If the number of el elements in the elastic tubular body equal to n n preferably varies from about 10 to for example about 50. The elements of the tubular body are preferably arranged symmetrically, d. H. the number of Elements in each turn direction. It is in this Context to note that if the number of Ele elements in the tubular body is always addressed the elements are meant to help maintain the Support the body's support function. The number of el is measured in accordance with the diameter of the Body, the diameter of the element, the material of the Elements or other factors selected. General said the larger the diameter of the body in one given material for the item, the more items should be used to give the body the necessary To give stability.
Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann ebenfalls bei vielen medizinischen Anwendungen benutzt werden, und beispiels weise mag nur erwähnt werden die Verwendung bei ver schiedenen Arten von Aneurismen, die von einigen Formen von Gefäßerweiterung ungünstig beeinflußt werden, oder als Gegenteil dazu die Stenosis, was mit einer Kontrak tion von Blutgefäßen verbunden ist. Genauer gesagt kann die Erfindung verwendet werden, um Gefäße des venösen Systems zu stützen und offen zu halten, pathologische Gefäßmängel zu schließen, pathologische Gefäßdehnungen und -brüche in inneren Gefäßwänden zu überbrücken oder Bronchialröhren und Bronchien zu stabilisieren. Die er findungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann ebenso als Filter für Thrombosis, beispielsweise durch Anwendung in der Vena Cava Inferior, verwendet werden, um die Bildung von Lungenembolie zu verhindern. Die Erfindung ist insbe sondere als Prothese geeignet, beispielsweise als Implan tat, zum Einsetzen in Blutgefäße oder andere rohrförmige Organe innerhalb des Körpers. Es ist zu beachten, daß die Erfindung nicht auf die erwähnten Anwendungsgebiete beschränkt ist, welche lediglich beispielshaft zu be trachten sind.The device according to the invention can also be used in many medical applications are used, and for example wise may only be mentioned the use in ver different types of aneurisms, of some forms are adversely affected by vasodilation, or on the contrary, the stenosis, what with a contract tion of blood vessels is connected. More specifically, can the invention used to treat venous vessels Systems to support and keep open, pathological Vascular deficiency to close, pathological vascular dilation bridges and breaks in inner vessel walls or Stabilize bronchial tubes and bronchi. Which he device according to the invention can also act as a filter for Thrombosis, for example by application in the vena Cava Inferior, used to form To prevent pulmonary embolism. The invention is esp Particularly suitable as a prosthesis, for example as an implant did, for insertion into blood vessels or other tubular Organs within the body. It should be noted that the invention does not apply to the mentioned fields of application is limited, which is only exemplary are traditional.
Es wurde herausgefunden, daß der erfindungsgemäße elastische rohrförmige Körper sehr gut geeignet ist, um als Stützimplantat für eine transluminale Implantation in Blutgefäße oder anderen ähnlichen Organen im lebenden Körper verwendet zu werden. Der rohrförmige Körper wird an einer Stelle in dem Organismus im zusammengezogenen Zustand eingesetzt, d. h. mit verringertem Durchmesser. Nachdem der erfindungs gemäße rohrförmige Körper in Stellung gebracht worden ist, wird er einer Expansion ausgesetzt und kann in diesem expandierten oder ausgedehnten Zustand durch Selbstbe festigung verbleiben, wenn der Durchmesser des Körpers in unbelastetem Zustand etwas größer ausgewählt wird als der Durchmesser der umgebenden Wandung. Daraus ergibt sich ein gewisser permanenter Berührungsdruck gegen die Innen wand, so daß eine gute Befestigung gewährleistet ist.It has been found that the elastic according to the invention tubular body is very suitable to use as a support implant for a transluminal implantation in blood vessels or other similar organs used in the living body to become. The tubular body is in one place used in the contracted state, d. H. with reduced diameter. After the invention appropriate tubular body has been positioned, it is exposed to expansion and can expanded or expanded state by self fixation remain when the diameter of the body is selected slightly larger than unloaded the diameter of the surrounding wall. This results in a certain permanent contact pressure against the inside wall, so that a good attachment is guaranteed.
Das Implantationsverfahren ist viel einfacher und weniger riskant als die bekannten Implantationstechniken, die ein nicht-expandierbares Stützimplantat verwenden. Das radial zusammengezogene Stützimplantat, welches beispielsweise durch die Gewebewand im Abstand von dem Implantationsort einge führt wird, wird befestigt ohne die herkömmliche Ent fernung der Teile des Organs, die ersetzt werden. Auf diese Art kann der Blutfluß während der Implantation auf rechterhalten werden, was für eine kurze Zeitdauer spricht. Das Stützimplantat muß nicht an dem Gefäß angenäht wer den, und bereits nach wenigen Tagen ist es endgültig in dem Körper befestigt mit Hilfe des natürlichen Gewebs wachstums und nach wenigen Monaten ist das Gewebewachs tum abgeschlossen und die Innenwände des Implantats sind von einem neuen natürlichen Gewebe bedeckt.The implantation procedure is much easier and less riskier than the known implantation techniques that use a non-expandable support implant. The radial contracted support implant, which, for example, by the tissue wall at a distance from the implantation site leads is attached without the conventional Ent removal of the parts of the organ that are to be replaced. On this type can increase blood flow during implantation be maintained, what for a short period of time speaks. The support implant does not have to be sewn onto the vessel and after a few days it is finally in attached to the body with the help of natural tissue growth and after a few months the tissue is waxing complete and the inner walls of the implant are covered by a new natural tissue.
Der flexible rohrförmige Körper kann auf mehrere Arten dazu gebracht werden, in Radialrichtung zu expandieren. Es wurde aus vielen Gründen herausgefunden, daß es be vorzugt ist, wenn der Körper die Eigenschaft aufweist, die radial expandierte und unbelastete Stellung aus sich selbst heraus zu halten. Der expandierte Zustand des Kör pers kann von der eigenen Festigkeit der gewundenen Ele mente abhängen, aber er kann ebenfalls durch elastische Fäden, Bändern oder Membranen gesteuert werden, welche in Verbindung mit der Mantelfläche des Körpers angeordnet sind und sich in Axialrichtung über die Mantelfläche er strecken. Infolge ihrer Elastizität erbringen diese Fäden, Bänder oder Membranen eine axiale Traktion oder ein axiales Zusammenziehen des Körpers, d. h. sie bringen den Körper dazu, einen expandierten Zustand einzunehmen. The flexible tubular body can be made in several ways are made to expand in the radial direction. It has been found for many reasons that it be is preferred if the body has the property the radially expanded and unloaded position by itself to keep yourself out. The expanded state of the body pers can depend on the firmness of the sinuous ele elements, but it can also be elastic Threads, tapes or membranes that are controlled in Connection arranged with the outer surface of the body are and he in the axial direction over the lateral surface stretch. Because of their elasticity, these threads Bands or membranes have an axial traction or a axial contraction of the body, d. H. they bring that Body to assume an expanded state.
Ein alternativer Weg, um dem Körper Eigenschaften zu verleihen, durch welche er dazu neigt, eine radial ex pandierte Stellung einzunehmen, liegt darin, die Elemente an den Kreuzungspunkten auf geeignete Art, beispielsweise durch Schweißen, Kleben oder dgl., miteinander zu ver binden.An alternative way to add properties to the body confer through which he tends to have a radial ex To take a panded position is in the elements at the crossing points in a suitable manner, for example by welding, gluing or the like to ver tie.
Die Elemente, die den elastischen rohrförmigen Körper bilden, sollten aus medizinisch geeigneten Material sein, beispielsweise aus Kunststoff oder Metall, und sie sollten eine gewisse Federung oder Festigung besitzen, verbunden mit einer geeigneten Elastizität. Die Elemente können aus Monofilamenten aufgebaut sein, beispielsweise aus Poly propylen, Dacron oder einem geeigneten Kunststoff, oder sie können aus einem zusammengesetzten Material bestehen. Sie können ebenfalls aus einem geeigneten medizinisch akzeptierbaren Metall, beispielsweise aus Stahl, bestehen.The elements that make up the elastic tubular body form, should be made of medically appropriate material, for example plastic or metal, and they should have a certain suspension or strength with a suitable elasticity. The elements can be made from Monofilaments can be constructed, for example from poly propylene, dacron or a suitable plastic, or they can consist of a composite material. You can also choose from a suitable medical acceptable metal, for example steel.
Die freien Enden der gewundenen Elemente des rohrförmigen Körpers können auf verschiedenen Arten abgewandelt oder geschützt sein. Die Alternative, bei welcher überhaupt keine freien Enden vorhanden sind, ist die Alternative, den rohrförmigen Körper als Ganzes aus einem zusammenhängen den Element zu machen. Die Alternative, die dieser am nächsten kommt, ist die, in welcher die freien Enden des Körpers, der durch Abtrennen aus einem langen Streifen erhalten wird, mit U-förmigen Elementen verbunden werden, welche an den Enden der Elemente paarweise auf geeignete Art angebracht sind, beispielsweise durch Wärmeschweißung, Ankleben oder dgl. Auf diese Art werden Elemente der gleichen Windungsrichtung oder Elemente der entgegenge setzten Windungsrichtung miteinander jeweils zu zweit ver bunden.The free ends of the spiral elements of the tubular Bodies can be modified in different ways or be protected. The alternative, which one at all with no free ends, the alternative is connect the tubular body as a whole from one to make the element. The alternative that this on coming next is the one in which the free ends of the Body by separating it from a long strip is obtained can be connected with U-shaped elements, which at the ends of the elements in pairs on suitable Are attached, for example by heat welding, Gluing or the like. In this way, elements of the same winding direction or elements of the opposite set the direction of the turns together in pairs bound.
Eine Alternative zu diesen Ausführungsformen liegt darin, die Kreuzungspunkte in einem Ring um das Material über eine elektrische Widerstandheizung oder dgl. zusammenzu schweißen, bevor der Streifen abgetrennt wird, und das Abtrennen erfolgt dann angrenzend und gerade außerhalb der geschweißten Stelle. Die dann nach außen hervorstehen den Enden des geschweißten Bereichs können nach innen zum Inneren des Körpers hin gefaltet werden, mit geringen plastischen Verformungen, beispielsweise durch eine gesteuerte Erwärmung. Eine andere Alternative besteht in der Verbindung der freien Enden der Elemente in Form von Schleifen.An alternative to these embodiments is the crossing points in a ring around the material an electrical resistance heater or the like welding before the strip is cut, and that Separation then takes place adjacent and just outside the welded spot. Which then protrude outwards The ends of the welded area can face inwards Folded inside the body with little plastic deformations, for example by a controlled heating. Another alternative is the connection of the free ends of the elements in the form of Grind.
Wie vorstehend ausgeführt, ist der erfindungsgemäße rohr förmige Körper geeignet als sogenanntes Implantat. In diesem Fall weist der Körper die Funktion eines Implan tats auf, insbesondere, wenn er aus solchen Elementen be steht, die aus sich selbst dem Körper die gewüschte Kompaktheit und Porosität verleihen, um als Implantat zu wirken, wobei wenigstens eine Anzahl der Elemente aus einem polyfilamenten Material oder dgl. besteht. Die Alternative dazu, daß die Elemente selbst dem Körper die gewünschte Kompaktheit verleihen, liegt darin, dem Kör per gewisse Arten von Oberflächenschichten, beispielsweise aus Kunststoff oder einem geeigneten Material, zu geben. Bei Anwendung einer derartigen Oberflächenschicht können die Kreuzungspunkte gleichzeitig, wie vorstehend be schrieben, befestigt sein, so daß der Körper dazu neigt, eine expandierte Stellung einzunehmen.As stated above, the tube according to the invention shaped body suitable as a so-called implant. In in this case the body functions as an implan tats on, especially if he be from such elements stands who wanted the body out of itself Give compactness and porosity to be used as an implant act, with at least a number of elements a polyfilament material or the like. The Alternative to the fact that the elements themselves the body The desired compactness is to give the body per certain types of surface layers, for example made of plastic or a suitable material. When using such a surface layer the crossing points simultaneously, as above wrote, be attached so that the body tends to to take an expanded position.
Außerhalb oder innerhalb oder verschmolzen mit dem Körper kann eine getrennte Hülse oder Membran angeordnet sein. Das kann dadurch erfolgen, daß ein Strumpf aus einem porö sen Gewebe um den Körper herum angeordnet wird, welcher zusammen mit dem Körper implantiert werden kann. In diesem Fall kann der Strumpf entweder dehnbar in dem Gewebe sein oder durch überlappende Faltung oder auf eine andere Weise, und beispielsweise gemäß dem Prinzip des Körpers aus einer Vielzahl von gewundenen Elementen bestehen, die einstell bar an dem Körper sind in Verbindung mit der Expansion oder der Ausdehnung des Körpers. Es ist ebenfalls möglich, die Verwendung einer Art von Trikot-Produkt oder gepreßtem Faserprodukt ins Auge zu fassen. Bei Verwendung eines derartigen getrennten Teils ist dieses vorzugsweise axial befestigt relativ zu dem Körper, so daß es in der richtigen Stellung angeordnet ist, wenn es in einem großen Gefäß oder dgl. eingebracht wird.Outside or inside or fused to the body can be arranged a separate sleeve or membrane. This can be done in that a stocking from a porö tissue is placed around the body, which can be implanted with the body. In this In this case, the stocking can either be stretchable in the fabric or by overlapping folding or in some other way, and for example according to the principle of the body from one Variety of tortuous elements exist that adjust bars on the body are associated with the expansion or the expansion of the body. It is also possible the use of some kind of jersey product or pressed To consider fiber product. When using a Such separate part is preferably axial attached relative to the body so that it is in the correct position when it is in a large Vessel or the like is introduced.
Die Ausdehnung oder Zusammenziehung des rohrförmigen Kör pers kann über eine Vorrichtung erfolgen, welche eine Ein richtung aufweist, um den Körper auseinanderzuziehen oder zu verkürzen. Eine drartige Einrichtung kann auf viele Arten ausgeführt sein, beispielsweise derart, daß ihr Aufbau eine axiale Bewegung oder Verschiebung der Körper enden relativ zueinander ermöglicht, um den Durchmesser des Körpers zu vermindern oder zu vergrößern. Die Vor richtung sollte Greifelemente aufweisen, welche die Enden des Körpers greifen und diese axial zueinander be wegen können. Die Greifeinrichtung sollte nach der An bringung des Körpers an dem gewünschten Ort lösbar sein, so daß die Vorrichtung ohne den Körper von dieser Stelle bewegt werden kann. Alternativ dazu kann die Vorrichtung ein elastisches Rohr aufweisen, in welchen der rohrförmige Körper eingesetzt werden kann, um in zusammengezogenem Zu stand angeordnet zu werden, und eine Betätigungseinrichtung, mit welcher der Körper unter Expandieren herausgestoßen werden kann, um an der gewünschten Stelle angeordnet zu werden.The expansion or contraction of the tubular body pers can be done via a device that an has direction to pull the body apart or To shorten. A drike facility can be many Types be carried out, for example, such that you Build up an axial movement or displacement of the body ends relative to each other allows the diameter reduce or enlarge the body. The before direction should have gripping elements, which the ends grip the body and be axially to each other because of can. The gripping device should according to the An bring the body to the desired location, so that the device without the body from this point can be moved. Alternatively, the device have an elastic tube in which the tubular Body can be used to contract in closed stood to be arranged, and an actuator, with which the body is pushed out while expanding can be arranged to be placed at the desired location will.
Die Erfindung wird im folgenden nicht einschränkend, son dern beispielsweise in Verbindung mit der Zeichnung be schrieben. In der Zeichnung sind Ausführungsformen gezeigt und es zeigenThe invention is not restrictive below, son change, for example, in connection with the drawing wrote. In the drawing there are embodiments shown and show it
Fig. 1A und 1B schematisch eine Seiten- bzw. eine End ansicht des erfindungsgemäßen elastischen rohrförmigen Körpers, FIGS. 1A and 1B schematically illustrates a side and an end view of the elastic tubular body of the invention,
Fig. 2A und 2B den rohrförmigen Körper nach Fig. 1 in zusammengezogenem Zustand, Fig. 2A and 2B, the tubular body of FIG. 1 in a contracted state,
Fig. 3 und 4 ein getrenntes gewundenes Element des Körpers, wobei der Körper in zusammenge zogenem bzw. expandiertem Zustand gezeigt ist, FIGS. 3 and 4, a separate spiral element of the body, the body being shown in quantitative together zogenem or expanded state,
Fig. 5 schematisch eine Anordnung zum Einbringen des erfindungsgemäßen rohrförmigen Kör pers, Fig. 5 shows schematically an arrangement for introducing the tubular Kör invention pers,
Fig. 6 in vergrößerter Darstellung ein Teil der Anordung von Fig. 5, Fig. 6 in an enlarged illustration a part of the arrangement of FIG. 5,
Fig. 7 eine abgewandelte Ausführungsform des rohr förmigen Körpers, Fig. 7 shows a modified embodiment of the tubular body,
Fig. 8 den rohrförmigen Körper, kombiniert als Implantat und Filter, Fig. 8 shows the tubular body, as a combined implant and filter,
Fig. 9 den rohrförmigen Körper als Implantat in Verbindung mit einem Aneurismus, Fig. 9 the tubular body as an implant in combination with an aneurism,
Fig. 10 ein Diagramm des Durchmessers (D) des Körpers als Funktion des Winkels α und als Verlängerung der Prothese in %, und Fig. 10 is a diagram of the diameter (D) of the body as a function of the angle α and as an extension of the prosthesis in%, and
Fig. 11 in schematischer Darstellung eine alter native Anordnung zur Handhabung der er findungsgemäßen Prothese. Fig. 11 a schematic representation of an alter native arrangement for handling of he inventive prosthesis.
In den Fig. 1A und 1B ist ein Beispiel eines Implantats in Form eines zylindrischen rohrförmigen Körpers gezeigt, welches mit dem Bezugszeichen 1 bezeichnet ist. Wie klar aus der Fig. 1A zu ersehen ist, wird die Manteloberfläche des Körpers 1 aus einer Anzahl individueller oder un abhängiger gewundener Elemente 2, 3 usw. 2a, 3a usw. gebildet. Von diesen Elementen erstrecken sich die Ele mente 2, 3 usw. in einer gewundenen Form und in Axial richtung in Abstand zueinander, wobei die Elemente die Mittellinie 7 des Körpers 1 als gemeinsame Achse auf weisen. Die anderen Elemente 2a, 3a erstrecken sich in gewundener Form in entgegengesetzter Richtung und die Elemente, die sich in den beiden Richtungen erstrecken, kreuzen einander in der in Fig. 1A gezeigten Art.In FIGS. 1A and 1B is shown an example of an implant in the form of a cylindrical tubular body, which is designated by the reference numeral 1. As can be clearly seen from Fig. 1A, the shell surface of the body 1 is formed from a number of individual or independent spiral elements 2, 3 , etc. 2 a, 3 a, etc. Of these elements, the elements 2, 3 etc. extend in a sinuous shape and in the axial direction at a distance from one another, the elements having the center line 7 of the body 1 as a common axis. The other elements 2 a, 3 a extend in a tortuous form in the opposite direction and the elements which extend in the two directions cross each other in the manner shown in Fig. 1A.
Der Durchmesser des rohrförmigen Körpers, der auf diese Weise aufgebaut ist, kann verändert werden, wenn die En den des Körpers in Axialrichtung relativ zueinander in Richtung der Mittellinie 7 verschoben werden. In Fig. 2A ist dargestellt, wie der rohrförmige Körper 1 gemäß Fig. 1A einen verminderten Durchmesser erhält durch Be wegung der Enden 8, 9 weg voneinander in Richtung der Pfeile. Fig. 1B zeigt den Durchmesser des rohrförmigen Körpers in expandiertem oder ausgedehntem Zustand, wo gegen Fig. 2B den Durchmesser des Körpers 1 in zusammen gezogenem Zustand zeigt, nachdem die Enden 8, 9 voneinander weg bewegt worden sind. The diameter of the tubular body constructed in this way can be changed if the ends of the body are displaced in the axial direction relative to one another in the direction of the center line 7 . FIG. 2A shows how the tubular body 1 according to FIG. 1A has a reduced diameter by moving the ends 8, 9 away from one another in the direction of the arrows. FIG. 1B shows the diameter of the tubular body in the expanded or expanded state, whereas against FIG. 2B shows the diameter of the body 1 in the contracted state after the ends 8, 9 have been moved away from one another.
Die Fig. 3 und 4 zeigen eine aus den Fig. 1 und 2 ent nommene Einzelheit, nämlich ein einziges gewundenes Ele ment des rohrförmigen Körpers 1 , und wie dessen gewundene Gestalt in Verbindung mit einem Wechsel der Länge des rohrförmigen Körpers 1 verändert wird. FIGS. 3 and 4 show a ent made from FIGS. 1 and 2 detail, namely a single spiral Ele ment of the tubular body 1, and is changed as the spiral shape in connection with a change of the length of the tubular body 1.
In Fig. 3 ist das unabhängige Element 10 entsprechend des Elements 10 von Fig. 2A gezeigt. Der Durchmesser der Wendel ist d₁ und die Länge des Elements ist l₁. In Fig. 4 ist das gleiche Element 10 gezeigt, nachdem der rohrförmige Körper in den in Fig. 1 gezeigten Zustand expandiert ist. Der Durchmesser der Wendel ist jetzt vergrößert und mit d₂ bezeichnet, wogegen die Länge verringert wurde und mit l₂ angegeben ist.In Fig. 3, the independent element 10 is shown corresponding to the element 10 of Fig. 2A. The diameter of the helix is d₁ and the length of the element is l₁. FIG. 4 shows the same element 10 after the tubular body is expanded into the state shown in FIG. 1. The diameter of the helix is now enlarged and denoted by d₂, whereas the length has been reduced and is indicated by l₂.
Der rohrförmige Körper 1 kann auf eine Vielzahl von Arten expandiert oder ausgedehnt werden. Wie vorstehend er wähnt, ist es vorzuziehen, daß der Körper selbst die Eigen schaften aufweist, um eine expandierte Stellung von sich aus in unbelastetem Zustand einzunehmen. In der vor liegenden Offenbarung bezieht sich der Ausdruck "expan dierte oder ausgedehnte Stellung" immer auf die radiale Expansion, d. h. einen Zustand mit einem großen Durch messer des Körpers 1. Die Eigenschaften des Selbst-Ex pandierens kann erhalten werden, indem der Körper mit Fäden oder Bändern ausgerüstet wird, die sich parallel und axial mit der Manteloberfläche des Körpers er strecken. Ein Beispiel einer derartigen Ausführungsform ist in Fig. 7 gezeigt, in welcher der rohrförmige Körper 1 mit axialen Fäden oder Bändern 11 versehen ist. Diese Fäden oder Bänder 11 sind geeigneterweise aus einem elastischen Material gemacht und sie sind an den Elementen des rohrförmigen Körpers 1 auf eine geeignete Art und Weise und mit dem Körper in expandiertem Zustand be festigt. Wenn der rohrförmige Körper 1 jetzt axial ver längert wird durch Entfernung seiner beiden Enden von einander, werden die elastischen Fäden oder Bänder 11 gedehnt. Nach Entfernung der Zugkraft von dem Körper 1 ziehen die elastischen Fäden oder Bänder 11 den Körper 1 in Axialrichtung wieder zusammen, was mit einer ent sprechenden Vergrößerung des Durchmessers des Körpers ver bunden ist.The tubular body 1 can be expanded or expanded in a variety of ways. As he mentioned above, it is preferable that the body itself has the properties to assume an expanded position of its own in an unloaded state. In the present disclosure, the expression "expanded or expanded position" always refers to the radial expansion, that is, a condition with a large diameter of the body 1 . The properties of self-expanding can be obtained by equipping the body with threads or ribbons which extend parallel and axially with the surface of the body. An example of such an embodiment is shown in FIG. 7, in which the tubular body 1 is provided with axial threads or bands 11 . These threads or tapes 11 are suitably made of an elastic material and they are fastened to the elements of the tubular body 1 in a suitable manner and with the body in an expanded state. If the tubular body 1 is now lengthened axially ver by removing its two ends from each other, the elastic threads or bands 11 are stretched. After removing the tensile force from the body 1 , the elastic threads or bands 11 pull the body 1 together again in the axial direction, which is associated with a corresponding increase in the diameter of the body.
Der rohrförmige Körper 1 kann die gleiche Neigung auf weisen, die expandierte Stellung einzunehmen, indem die Elemente 2, 3 usw; 2a, 3a usw. an ihren Kreuzungspunk ten 5, 6 (Fig. 1), wie vorstehend erwähnt, befestigt wer den. Ein anderer Weg zur Erhaltung dieses Effektes liegt darin, ein inneres oder äußeres rohrförmiges elastisches Teil vorzusehen, beispielsweise aus einem dünnen Elastomer, welches wenigstens an beiden Enden des rohrförmigen Kör pers befestigt ist.The tubular body 1 may have the same tendency to assume the expanded position by the elements 2, 3, etc; 2 a, 3 a etc. at their crossing points 5, 6 ( Fig. 1), as mentioned above, who attached the. Another way to maintain this effect is to provide an inner or outer tubular elastic member, for example made of a thin elastomer, which is attached at least at both ends of the tubular body pers.
In Fig. 5 ist eine Vorrichtung gezeigt, die allgemein mit dem Bezugszeichen 18 bezeichnet ist, und welche geeignet ist, ist, um den rohrförmigen Körper 20 in zusammengezogenem und verlängertem Zustand an der gewünschten Stelle bei spielsweise eines Blutgefäßes einzusetzen. Der rohrför mige Körper 20 umgibt das vordere rohrförmige Teil 19 der Vorrichtung 18 und ist an beiden Enden an Greifein richtungen 21 und 22 befestigt. Der vordere rohrförmige Teil 19 der Vorrichtung ist verbunden mit einer Betäti gungseinrichtung 24 über eine flexible rohrförmige Ein richtung 23. Über Betätigungselemente 25, 26 und 27 der Betätigungseinrichtung 24 können die Greifeinrichtungen 21 und 22 auf gewünschte Weise gesteuert werden.In Fig. 5, a device is shown, which is generally designated by the reference numeral 18 , and which is suitable for inserting the tubular body 20 in the contracted and extended state at the desired location in a blood vessel, for example. The rohrför shaped body 20 surrounds the front tubular part 19 of the device 18 and is attached at both ends to Greifein devices 21 and 22 . The front tubular part 19 of the device is connected to an actuating device 24 via a flexible tubular device 23 . The gripping devices 21 and 22 can be controlled in the desired manner via actuating elements 25, 26 and 27 of the actuating device 24 .
In Fig. 5 ist schematisch dargestellt, wie die Vor richtung 18 mit dem zusammengezogenen rohrförmigen Kör per 20 beispielsweise in ein Blutgefäß eingesetzt werden muß, wobei das Blutgefäß in der Figur mit unterbrochenen Linien dargestellt und mit dem Bezugszeichen 28 bezeichnet ist. Die Betätigungseinrichtung 24 ist mit der Greifein richtung 22 derart verbunden, daß, wenn die Betätigungs einrichtung 26 nach vorn in die Stellung 29 bewegt wird, welche mit strichpunktierten Linien angedeutet ist, eine Greifeinrichtung 22 auf eine entsprechende Weise ver schoben wird in die mit strichpunktierter Linie dargestellte Position 30. Daraus ergibt sich, daß das Ende des rohr förmigen Körpers 20 von der Position 22 in die Position 30 verschoben worden ist, wogegen in diesem Fall das andere Ende des Körpers in der Position 21 verbleibt. Gleich zeitig wächst der Durchmesser des Körpers 20 an, und wenn das Ende die Position 30 erreicht hat, ist der Körper 20 expandiert oder ausgedehnt, d. h., er ist in Kontakt ge bracht worden mit der Innenwand des Gefäßes und nimmt die mit strichpunktierter Linie dargestellte Position 31 ein. Da beide Enden des rohrförmigen Körpers 20 noch von den Einrichtungen 21, 22 gehalten werden, nimmt der Körper 29 im expandierten Zustand eine ballonartige Form ein.In Fig. 5 it is shown schematically how the device 18 with the contracted tubular body by 20 must be inserted, for example, into a blood vessel, the blood vessel being shown in the figure with broken lines and designated by reference numeral 28 . The actuator 24 is connected to the Greifein device 22 such that when the actuating device 26 is moved forward to position 29 , which is indicated by dash-dotted lines, a gripping device 22 is pushed in a corresponding manner ver in the dash-dotted line position 30 shown . It follows that the end of the tubular body 20 has been moved from position 22 to position 30 , whereas in this case the other end of the body remains in position 21 . At the same time, the diameter of the body 20 increases , and when the end has reached the position 30 , the body 20 is expanded or expanded, that is, it has been brought into contact with the inner wall of the vessel and takes the position shown in broken lines 31 a. Since both ends of the tubular body 20 are still held by the devices 21, 22 , the body 29 assumes a balloon-like shape in the expanded state.
Die Betätigungseinrichtung 27 ist ebenfalls mit der Greif einrichtung 22 über ein Teil, beispielsweise einen Draht, der sich in dem rohrförmigen Teil 23 erstreckt, verbunden. Auf diese Art kann die Greifeinrichtung 22 in ihrer Position 30 durch axiale Verschiebung der Betätigungseinrichtung 27 betätigt werden, um das Ende des Körpers 20 freizugeben. Auf die gleiche Art kann die Einrichtung 25, welche mit der Greifeinrichtung 21 verbunden ist, betätigt werden, um das vordere Ende des rohrförmigen Körpers von der Greif einrichtung 21 durch axiale Verschiebung freizugeben. Die Enden des elastischen Körpers 20 werden dadurch so fort Relativbewegungen zueinander ausgesetzt, um die Expansion oder Ausdehnung zu erbringen, und die Prothese nimmt ihre expandierte zylindrische Form im Inneren des Blutgefäßes ein. The actuating device 27 is also connected to the gripping device 22 via a part, for example a wire, which extends in the tubular part 23 . In this way, the gripping device 22 can be actuated in its position 30 by axially displacing the actuating device 27 in order to release the end of the body 20 . In the same way, the device 25 , which is connected to the gripping device 21 , can be operated in order to release the front end of the tubular body from the gripping device 21 by axial displacement. The ends of the elastic body 20 are thereby immediately subjected to relative movements to bring about the expansion or expansion, and the prosthesis assumes its expanded cylindrical shape inside the blood vessel.
In Fig. 6 ist im einzelnen und in vergrößerter Darstellung der Aufbau des vorderen rohrförmigen Bereichs 19 der Vor richtung 18 gezeigt. Der rohrförmige Körper 20 mit seinen beiden Enden 32 und 33 umgibt ein dünnwandiges elastisches Rohr 34 , das innerhalb und konzentrisch zu einem äußeren flexiblen Rohr 35 verläuft, wobei die beiden Rohre das rohrförmige Teil 23 in Fig. 5 bilden. Am vorderen Bereich des inneren Rohres 34 ist ein ringförmiges Teil 36 ange ordnet, in welches das Ende 32 des Rohres 20 eingesetzt ist. Auf entsprechende Art ist das Ende 33 des Rohres 20 in ein ringförmiges Teil 37 eingesetzt, welches in axial verschiebbarer Stellung zu dem Rohr 34 verläuft, welches von einem Ring 37 umgeben ist. Im vorderen Bereich des Rohres 34 ist eine innere Greifeinrichtung oder Klinke 38 vorgesehen. Die Klinke 38, welche geeignetermaßen aus einem Federstrahl besteht, weist einen nach vorn gerichteten Abschnitt 39 auf, der unter einem rechten Winkel abge bogen ist. Dieser Abschnitt 39 erstreckt sich radial nach außen durch ein Loch in der Rohrwand 34. Die Klinke kann in Radialrichtung unter dem Einfluß eines Ringes 40 bewegt werden, welcher axial verschiebbar innerhalb des Rohres 34 angeordnet ist. Der Ring 30 ist verbunden mit einem Draht 41, durch welchen durch axiale Bewegung die Klinke 38 in Radialrichtung bewegt werden kann. In Fig. 6 ist die Klinke 38 in der Stellung gezeigt, in welcher der Bereich 39 das Ende 32 des Körpers 20 durch stoßen hat und damit dieses Ende in Stellung hält.In Fig. 6, the structure of the front tubular portion 19 of the device 18 is shown in detail and in an enlarged view. The tubular body 20 with its two ends 32 and 33 surrounds a thin-walled elastic tube 34 which runs inside and concentrically with an outer flexible tube 35 , the two tubes forming the tubular part 23 in FIG. 5. At the front of the inner tube 34 , an annular part 36 is arranged, in which the end 32 of the tube 20 is inserted. In a corresponding manner, the end 33 of the tube 20 is inserted into an annular part 37 which extends in an axially displaceable position relative to the tube 34 which is surrounded by a ring 37 . An inner gripping device or pawl 38 is provided in the front region of the tube 34 . The pawl 38 , which suitably consists of a spring jet, has a forward section 39 which is bent at a right angle. This section 39 extends radially outward through a hole in the tube wall 34 . The pawl can be moved in the radial direction under the influence of a ring 40 which is arranged axially displaceably within the tube 34 . The ring 30 is connected to a wire 41 through which the pawl 38 can be moved in the radial direction by axial movement. In Fig. 6 the pawl 38 is shown in the position in which the region 39 has pushed through the end 32 of the body 20 and thus holds this end in position.
Auf entsprechende Art ist eine andere Klinke 42 ange ordnet, um von außen das Ende 33 des rohrförmigen Körpers 20 mit Hilfe ihres spitzen Bereichs 43 zu halten. Die Klinke 42, welche an der Außenseite des Rohres 35 ange ordnet ist, kann in Radialrichtung mit Hilfe eines Ringes 44 bewegt werden, der um das Rohr 35 herum ange ordnet und an einem Kabel 45 befestigt ist, welches sich zwischen den Rohren 34 und 35 erstreckt. Die Kabel oder Seile 44 und 45 sind mit der Betätigungseinrichtung 25 bzw. 27 von Fig. 5 verbunden.In a corresponding manner, another pawl 42 is arranged to hold the end 33 of the tubular body 20 from the outside by means of its pointed region 43 . The pawl 42 , which is arranged on the outside of the tube 35 , can be moved in the radial direction by means of a ring 44 which is arranged around the tube 35 and is fastened to a cable 45 which is between the tubes 34 and 35 extends. The cables or ropes 44 and 45 are connected to the actuating device 25 and 27 of FIG. 5.
Wenn der befestigte und axial sich erstreckende rohr förmige Körper 20 von den Halteteilen der Vorrichtung nach der radialen Expansion oder Ausdehnung des Körpers frei gelassen werden soll, erfolgt dies durch Freigabe der zugespitzten Abschnitte 39, 43 der Klinken 38 bzw. 42 von den Enden des rohrförmigen Körpers 20 durch Betäti gung der Ringe 40 und 44 durch die Betätigungsein richtung 25 und 27 über die Seile 41 und 45, so daß die Klinken 43 und 42 verschwenken. Die Enden 32 und 33 des Körpers 20 werden dann durch Axialverschiebung des rohrförmigen Bereichs 19 der Vorrichtung freigegeben. Wie aus Fig. 6 zu ersehen ist, ist das vordere Ende der Vorrichtung durch eine Buchse oder ein Gehäuse 46 ge schützt, welches an einem Ring 36 befestigt ist.If the attached and axially extending tubular body 20 is to be released from the holding parts of the device after the radial expansion or expansion of the body, this is done by releasing the tapered portions 39, 43 of the pawls 38 and 42 from the ends of the tubular Body 20 by actuation of the rings 40 and 44 by the actuating device 25 and 27 on the ropes 41 and 45 , so that the pawls 43 and 42 pivot. The ends 32 and 33 of the body 20 are then released by axially displacing the tubular portion 19 of the device. As can be seen from Fig. 6, the front end of the device is protected by a bushing or a housing 46 which is attached to a ring 36 .
Wie vorstehend ausgeführt, findet der expandierbare rohr förmigen Körper verschiedene Anwendungen innerhalb der Chirurgie. Beispielsweise kann er in der Ausführungsform, die in Fig. 1 gezeigt ist, verwendet werden zur Ab stützung vaskulärer Wände. In Fig. 8 ist eine veränderte Ausführungsform des elastischen rohrförmigen Körpers ge zeigt. In dieser Ausführungsform besteht der Körper aus einem zylindrischen, kreisförmigen Bereich 53 , welcher sich an einem Ende zu einem Bereich verminderten Durchmessers oder einem Ende 54 verändert, das ebenfalls aus gewundenen Elementen aufgebaut ist. Es wurde herausge funden, daß diese Vorrichtung geeignet ist, um als Sieb oder Filter verwendet zu werden, um Thrombosen zu ver hindern. Die in Fig. 8 gezeigte Vorrichtung kann an der gewünschten Stelle innerhalb des Blutgefäßes, beispielsweise der Vena Cava Inferior, eingesetzt werden, um Lungenembolien zu verhindern. Vorher bekannte Filterein richtungen, die zur Anwendung innerhalb Bluggefäßen zum Zwecke des Auffangens von Thrombosen gedacht waren, weisen den Nachteil auf, daß sie ständig in dem Blutgefäß mit Hilfe von zugespitzten Enden oder Klinken oder dgl. be festigt sind, und daß eine Korrektur der Position oder eine Entfernung des Filters nicht möglich ist. Ein Bei spiel einer deratigen Vorrichtung ist in der US-PS 35 40 413 beschrieben. Die erfindungsgemäße Vorrichtung kann in eine Vena Cava mit hoher Genauigkeit eingesetzt werden, und es entsteht kein Risiko der Beschädigung einer umgebenden vaskulären Wand, was der Fall ist, wenn be kannte Vorrichtungen zu diesem Zweck heute in der Chirur gie eingesetzt werden.As stated above, the expandable tubular body has various applications within surgery. For example, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, it can be used to support vascular walls. In Fig. 8, a modified embodiment of the elastic tubular body is shown ge. In this embodiment, the body consists of a cylindrical, circular region 53 , which changes at one end to a region of reduced diameter or an end 54 , which is also constructed from sinuous elements. It has been found that this device is suitable to be used as a sieve or filter to prevent thrombosis. The device shown in FIG. 8 can be used at the desired location within the blood vessel, for example the vena cava inferior, in order to prevent pulmonary embolism. Previously known Filterein devices, which were intended for use within blood vessels for the purpose of collecting thromboses, have the disadvantage that they are constantly fixed in the blood vessel with the aid of tapered ends or pawls or the like, and that a correction of the position or the filter cannot be removed. An example of such a device is described in US-PS 35 40 413. The device according to the invention can be inserted into a vena cava with high accuracy and there is no risk of damage to a surrounding vascular wall, which is the case when known devices are used for this purpose in surgery today.
In Fig. 9 ist ein erfindungsgemäßer rohrförmiger Körper gezeigt, der als Implantat verwendet wird. In diesem Fall weist der Körper 55 eine viel festere oder kompaktere Wandung auf, als die in den Fig. 1 und 2 gezeigte Aus führungsform. Die festere Wand kann erhalten werden durch Einweben eines elastischen Garns zwischen die abstützen den gewundenen Elemente 2, 3 usw.; 2a, 3a usw. von Fig. 1. Auf diese Art kann eine Wand mit gesteuerter Porosität erhalten werden. Der rohrförmige Körper, der eine mehr oder weniger poröse Wandung aufweist, ist somit einen Art von expandierbarem Implantat und weist eine vielseitige Verwendung auf. FIG. 9 shows a tubular body according to the invention which is used as an implant. In this case, the body 55 has a much firmer or more compact wall than the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The firmer wall can be obtained by weaving in an elastic yarn between the supporting winding elements 2, 3, etc .; 2 a, 3 a etc. of Fig. 1. In this way, a wall with controlled porosity can be obtained. The tubular body, which has a more or less porous wall, is thus a type of expandable implant and has a wide range of uses.
In der in Fig. 9 gezeigte Anwendungsform ist der Körper 55 in eine Aorta 56 implantiert, in welcher ein Aneuris mus 57 in Form einer Aufweitung der vaskulären Wand aus gebildet ist. Hinsichtlich der Tatsache, daß der expan dierbare Körper oder das Implantat 55 in einer Entfernung von der beschädigten Stelle der Aorta eingesetzt werden kann und dann in der Mitte des Aneurismus angeordnet wird, wird das Aneurismus überbrückt und muß nicht operativ entfernt werden. In Fig. 9 ist ebenfalls gezeigt, daß die Aorta ein konisches Blutgefäß ist. Das Verfahren ist deshalb in diesem Fall, daß die Prothese in Form eines Implantats mit einem Instrument eingesetzt wird, das beispielsweise in Form des in Fig. 5 gezeigten ausgebildet ist. Nachdem das Implantat oder der Körper 55 an der richtigen Stelle angeordnet ist, wird er expandiert. Im Hinblick auf die konische Gestalt der Aorta ist die chirurgische Technik wie nachstehen beschrieben.In the application form shown in FIG. 9, the body 55 is implanted in an aorta 56 , in which an aneurysm 57 is formed in the form of an expansion of the vascular wall. Given that the expandable body or implant 55 can be inserted a distance from the damaged area of the aorta and then placed in the center of the aneurism, the aneurism is bridged and does not need to be surgically removed. In Fig. 9 is also shown that the aorta is a conical blood vessel. The method in this case is therefore that the prosthesis is inserted in the form of an implant with an instrument which is designed, for example, in the form of that shown in FIG. 5. After the implant or body 55 is placed in place, it is expanded. With regard to the conical shape of the aorta, the surgical technique is as described below.
Das vordere Ende 31 des Implantats 55 gemäß Fig. 5 wird etwas weiter entfernt in die Aorta eingesetzt als die Stelle, welche es nach beendigter Operation einnimmt. Diese Stelle 59 ist in Fig. 9 mit strichpunktierten Linien dargestellt. Das andere Ende 22 des sich in Axialrichtung erstreckende Implantats 55 nach Fig. 5 wird in seine endgültige Position entsprechend der Position 60 von Fig. 9 gebracht, bevor die radiale Expansion erfolgt. Da dieser Teil der Aorta einen etwas geringeren Durch messer aufweist als der Durchmesser im vorderen Ende des Aneurismus aufstromig zu dieser Position 60 gesehen, kann die Prothese nicht mehr expandieren als es das Maß entsprechend des Durchmessers an dem Ende 60 zuläßt. Das wird jedoch erleichtert durch anschließende Be wegung des anderen Endes des Implantats 55 mit Hilfe des vorderen Bereichs des Instrumentes von der Position 59 in die Position 58, so daß dieses Ende des Implantats ausreichend expandieren kann, um diesen Teil der vasku laren Wand zu berühen.The front end 31 of the implant 55 according to FIG. 5 is inserted somewhat further away into the aorta than the position which it occupies after the operation has ended. This point 59 is shown in FIG. 9 with dash-dotted lines. The other end 22 of the axially extending implant 55 of FIG. 5 is brought into its final position corresponding to position 60 of FIG. 9 before radial expansion occurs. Since this part of the aorta has a slightly smaller diameter than the diameter seen in the anterior end of the aneurism upstream to this position 60 , the prosthesis cannot expand more than the dimension corresponding to the diameter at the end 60 permits. However, this is facilitated by subsequent movement of the other end of the implant 55 using the front region of the instrument from position 59 to position 58 , so that this end of the implant can expand sufficiently to contact this part of the vascular wall.
In Fig. 11 ist eine weitere Ausführungsform einer Anordnung zum Expandieren des rohrförmigen Körpers gezeigt.In Fig. 11, a further embodiment of an arrangement is shown for expanding the tubular body.
Diese Anordnung weist ein flexibles Instrument auf, welches gedacht ist, um den rohrförmigen Körper in zu sammengezogenem Zustand beispielsweise in ein Blutgefäß einzuführen und dann den Körper zu expandieren, wenn er in dem Gefäß angeordnet ist. Die Teile des Instruments be stehen aus einem äußeren flexiblen oder elastischen Rohr 61 und einem konzentrischen, ebenfalls flexiblen oder elastischen inneren Rohr 62 . Aus einem Ende des äußeren Rohres ist eine Betätigungseinrichtung 63 angeordnet. Eine andere Betätigungseinrichtung 64 ist an dem freien Ende des inneren Rohres 62 vorgesehen. Auf diese Art ist das innere Rohr 62 axial verschiebbar bezüglich des äußeren Rohres 61. An dem anderen Ende des inneren Rohres 62 ist ein Kolben 65 vorgesehen, welcher, wenn er verschoben wird, innerhalb der Innenwand des äußeren Rohres 61 läuft.This arrangement has a flexible instrument which is intended to insert the tubular body into a blood vessel in the contracted state, for example, and then to expand the body when it is arranged in the vessel. The parts of the instrument are made up of an outer flexible or elastic tube 61 and a concentric, also flexible or elastic inner tube 62 . An actuating device 63 is arranged from one end of the outer tube. Another actuator 64 is provided at the free end of the inner tube 62 . In this way, the inner tube 62 is axially displaceable with respect to the outer tube 61 . At the other end of the inner tube 62 , a piston 65 is provided which, when displaced, runs within the inner wall of the outer tube 61 .
Wenn das Instrument verwendet werden soll, wird der rohr förmige expandierbare Körper 62 in zusammengezogenem Zu stand zuerst innerhalb des Rohres 61 angeordnet, und das innere Rohr 62 mit dem Kolben 65 ist in dem hinteren Teil 66 des äußeren Rohres 61 vorgesehen. Die Ausgangsposi tion des Kolbens 65 ist mit unterbrochenen Linien 67 in Fig. 11 gezeigt. Auf diese Weise ist ein Teil des Rohres 61 mit dem zusammengezogenen rohrförmigen Körper 69 in der Ausgangsstellung gefüllt.When the instrument is to be used, the tubular expandable body 62 is in a contracted state first placed inside the tube 61 , and the inner tube 62 with the piston 65 is provided in the rear part 66 of the outer tube 61 . The starting position of the piston 65 is shown with broken lines 67 in FIG. 11. In this way, part of the tube 61 is filled with the contracted tubular body 69 in the starting position.
Während der Implantation wird der elastische rohrförmige Bereich der Vorrichtung der Stelle eines Blutgefäßes eingeführt, an welcher eine Implantation erfolgen soll. Die Einrichtung 64 wird dann in Richtung des Pfeils 68 bewegt und der zusammengezogene Körper 69 wird durch das Ende 70 des Rohres 61 ausgestoßen, wobei der Teil des rohrförmigen Körpers 69 , der das Rohrende 70 verläßt, expandiert, bis er in seiner expandierten Stellung 71 in Kontakt ist mit dem Inneren der vaskulären Wand 72. Der rohrförmige Körper 69, 71 ist aus Gründen einer kla ren Darstellung vereinfacht in Fig. 11 in Form von zwei Sinuslinien angedeutet. Bis zu dem Betrag, zu welchem der expandierte Körper 21 in Anlage mit der vaskulären Wand 72 kommt, wird das Rohrende 70 durch Bewegung der Ein richtung 63 in Richtung des Pfeils 73 bewegt. Der zu zusammengezogenen Körper 69 wird über den Kolben 65 bewegt, der gegen ein Ende des Körpers stößt. Die Implantation erfolgt somit durch gleichzeitig entgegengesetzt ge richtete Bewegungen der Einrichtungen 64 und 63, wobei die Verschiebung der Einrichtung 64 größer ist als die der Einrichtung 63. Wenn der zusammengezogene Körper 69 vollständig aus dem Rohr 61 ausgetreten ist, ist die Expansion beendet und das Instrument kann von der Opera tionsstelle entfernt werden.During the implantation, the elastic tubular region of the device is inserted at the location of a blood vessel at which an implantation is to take place. The device 64 is then moved in the direction of arrow 68 and the contracted body 69 is ejected through the end 70 of the tube 61 , the portion of the tubular body 69 exiting the tube end 70 expanding until it is in its expanded position 71 in Contact is with the interior of the vascular wall 72 . The tubular body 69, 71 is indicated for the sake of a clear representation in FIG. 11 in the form of two sine lines. Up to the amount to which the expanded body 21 comes into contact with the vascular wall 72 , the tube end 70 is moved by moving the device 63 in the direction of arrow 73 . The body 69 which is contracted is moved over the piston 65 which abuts against one end of the body. The implantation thus takes place by simultaneously opposite movements of the devices 64 and 63 , the displacement of the device 64 being greater than that of the device 63 . When the contracted body 69 has completely emerged from the tube 61 , the expansion is complete and the instrument can be removed from the operating site.
Die Ausführungsform nach Fig. 11 weist den großen Vor teil auf, daß die Konstruktionsteile sehr einfach sind und daß es mit hoher Zuverlässigkeit betätigt werden kann. Das gezeigte Instrument ist ebenfalls geeignet zur Implantation von Wendeln mit sehr geringen Durchmessern. Beispielsweise ist zu erwähnen, daß Experimente mit rohr förmigen expandierbaren Körpern durchgeführt worden sind, die aus sich kreuzenden gewundenen Elementen bestehen, wobei der zusammengezogene Durchmesser des Körpers nur 2 mm und der expandierte Durchmesser 6 mm beträgt. Es ist ebenfalls denkbar, expandierte Körper mit sogar geringeren Durchmessern zu implantieren. Das Instrument gemäß Fig. 11 kann ebenfalls vorteilhafterweise verwendet werden zur Implantation von Körpern in Form von Implan taten mit sehr großem Durchmesser.The embodiment of Fig. 11 has the large part before that the construction parts are very simple and that it can be operated with high reliability. The instrument shown is also suitable for the implantation of helices with very small diameters. For example, it should be mentioned that experiments have been carried out with tubular expandable bodies consisting of intersecting spiral elements, the contracted diameter of the body being only 2 mm and the expanded diameter 6 mm. It is also conceivable to implant expanded bodies with even smaller diameters. The instrument according to FIG. 11 may also be used advantageously for implantation of bodies in the form of Implan did very large diameter.
Bei Implantation langer Körper ist es denkbar, daß der Verschiebungswiderstand der Körper in dem Rohr 61 sehr hoch wird. In diesem Fall kann es zweckmäßig sein, den Kolben 65 an dem vorderen Ende des Rohres 62 durch be wegbare Klauen oder Kliniken zu ersetzen, welche derart arbeiten, daß, wenn das Rohr 62 nach vorn gebracht wird in Richtung des Pfeiles 68, die Klinken an der Innenseite des Körpers 69 angreifen, während der Körper nach vorn bewegt wird. Wenn das Rohr 62 nach hinten gebracht wird in Richtung des Pfeiles 73, werden die Klinken freige geben. Auf diese Weise kann der Körper 69 nach vorn be wegt werden über eine pumpenartige Bewegung des Körpers 62.When long bodies are implanted, it is conceivable that the displacement resistance of the bodies in the tube 61 becomes very high. In this case, it may be appropriate to replace the piston 65 at the front end of the tube 62 by be movable claws or clinics, which operate such that when the tube 62 is brought forward in the direction of arrow 68 , the pawls on attack the inside of body 69 while moving the body forward. If the tube 62 is brought back in the direction of arrow 73 , the pawls will release. In this way, the body 69 can be moved forward via a pump-like movement of the body 62 .
Viele Ausführungsformen der verschiedenen Teile, die in Fig. 11 gezeigt sind, sind natürlich denkbar. So ist es beispielsweise möglich, die Implantation für den Chirurgen zu vereinfachen durch Steuerung der Relativbewegung zwischen den Teilen 63 und 64 auf mechanischem Wege.Many embodiments of the various parts shown in Fig. 11 are of course conceivable. For example, it is possible to simplify the implantation for the surgeon by controlling the relative movement between the parts 63 and 64 in a mechanical way.
Es ist wesentlich, daß der expandierbare Körper gewisse elastische Eigenschaften aufweist, um eine erfolgreiche Implantation zu ermöglichen. Wenn der Körper eingesetzt wird, um Blutgefäße offen zu halten, oder wenn er implan tiert ist als Blutgefäßprothese, sollte er beispielsweise elastische Eigenschaften aufweisen, welche soweit wie mögliche ähnlich sind denjenigen des Blutgefäßes des lebenden Körpers. Der Körper muß ebenfalls in fester Anlage gegen das umgebende Organ, beispielsweise das Blutgefäß, verbleiben, während des Zuges und der Spannung, welchen das Organ ausgesetzt ist. Der Körper muß gleich zeitig in Radial- und Axialrichtung elastisch federnd sein, so daß er beispielsweise eine ausreichende An passungsfähigkeit aufweist, um der Pulsation des Blutes oder der Krümmung eines Gliedes zu folgen. Der Körper muß ausreichend eigene Festigkeit aufweisen, so daß er seine Form beispielsweise gegenüber äußerem Druck, bei behält, und er muß ausreichende Festigkeit aufweisen, um inneren Drücken zu widerstehen.It is essential that the expandable body be certain has elastic properties to be successful Allow implantation. When the body is used to keep blood vessels open, or when it is implan is used as a blood vessel prosthesis, for example have elastic properties, which as far as possible are similar to those of the blood vessel of the living body. The body must also be more solid Investment against the surrounding organ, for example that Blood vessel, remain during the tension and tension, to which the organ is exposed. The body must be the same early elastic in radial and axial direction be, so that it is, for example, a sufficient type has fit to the pulsation of the blood or to follow the curve of a limb. The body must have sufficient strength of its own so that it its shape against external pressure, for example retains, and it must have sufficient strength, to withstand internal pressures.
Um diese Eigenschaften zu erhalten, ist es zweckmäßig, Materialien und Dimensionen der gewundenen Elemente des Körpers in Anbetracht des tatsächlichen Anwendungsbe reiches sorgfältig auszuwählen und anzupassen. Zusätzlich zu diesem Erfordernis, daß das Material der gewundenen Elemente gewebsverträglich sein soll, d. h. inter alia ein Minimum an Abstoßreaktion ergeben soll, muß es un giftig sein und das Zellwachstum ermöglichen, allgemein kann gesagt werden, daß das Material fest und elastisch und nicht plastisch verformbar bis zu einem bedeutenden Ausmaß sein sollte. Das Material kann beispielsweise aus Monofilamenten aus Polyester, Polyurethanen, Polycarbo naten, Polysulphiden, Polypropylen, Polyethylen, Poly sulphonaten, rostfreiem Stahl, Silber sein. Der Durch messer des Monofilaments sollte zweckmäßiger Weise inner halb eines Bereichs von 0,01 bis 0,5 mm liegen.In order to maintain these properties, it is advisable Materials and dimensions of the tortuous elements of the Body considering the actual application to carefully select and adapt the rich. In addition on this requirement that the material of the tortuous Elements should be tissue compatible, d. H. inter alia should result in a minimum rejection reaction, it must be un be toxic and allow cell growth, generally can be said that the material is firm and elastic and not plastically deformable to a significant degree Extent should be. The material can be made of, for example Monofilaments made of polyester, polyurethane, polycarbo naten, polysulphides, polypropylene, polyethylene, poly sulphonates, stainless steel, silver. The through knife of the monofilament should expediently be inside lie in a range of 0.01 to 0.5 mm.
Es wurde herausgefunden, daß es in gewissen Fällen wichtig ist, daß der Winkel α zwischen zwei gewundenen Elementen des Körpers, beispielsweise zwischen den Elementen 2 und 2a von Fig. 1A, ausreichend groß ist, wenn der Körper expandiert ist oder in einem unbelasteten oder nahezu un belasteten Zustand, um u. a. die vorstehend beschriebenen Erfordernisse zu erreichen. Es wurde ermittelt, daß, je größer der Winkel α ist, desto höher ist die Stabilität des Körpers bei äußerem Druck. Aus diesem Gesichtspunkt heraus wäre ein Winkel von 180° ideal, ein derartiger Winkel ist aber praktisch nicht möglich. Der in Fig. 1A gezeigte Winkel beträgt etwa 160°, was normalerweise nahe der oberen Grenze ist.It has been found that it is important in certain cases, that the angle α between two spiral elements of the body, for example, between the elements 2 and 2 a of Fig., Is sufficiently large 1A, when the body is expanded or in an unloaded or almost unloaded condition to achieve the requirements described above. It was found that the larger the angle α, the higher the stability of the body under external pressure. From this point of view, an angle of 180 ° would be ideal, but such an angle is practically not possible. The angle shown in Fig. 1A is approximately 160 °, which is normally close to the upper limit.
Um den Durchmesser des Körpers zu verändern, ist es wie ausgeführt, erforderlich, daß beide Enden des Körpers in Axialrichtung relativ zueinander verschoben werden. In Fig. 10 ist die allgemeine Beziehung zwischen dieser Be wegung gezeigt. Der Wechsel des Durchmessers in %, wenn die Enden voneinander wegbewegt werden, wurde längs der Y-Achse angegeben, und längs der X-Achse die entsprechende Veränderung der Länge in % ausgedrückt als Verlängerung. Längs der X-Achse wurde ebenfalls der Winkel α als Funk tion des Durchmessers des Körpers angegeben. As stated, in order to change the diameter of the body, it is necessary for both ends of the body to be displaced in the axial direction relative to one another. In Fig. 10 the general relationship between this movement is shown. The change in diameter in% when the ends are moved away from each other was given along the Y-axis, and along the X-axis the corresponding change in length was expressed in% as an extension. Along the X axis, the angle α was also given as a function of the diameter of the body.
Wie aus Fig. 10 zu ersehen ist, ist die relative Durch messerverringerung gering zu Beginn des Verlängerungspro zesses, und der Durchmeser wurde in der Größe von etwa 90% verringert, wenn die Verlängerung 100% gegenüber der Ausgangsstellung ist, in welcher der Winkel α nahe 180° ist, wie es praktisch möglich ist. Bei einer Verlängerung von 200% beträgt die Durchmesserverringerung 75% ent sprechend einem Winkel α von 100°. Die Durchmesserver ringerung wird dann bei Erhöhung der Verlängerung be schleunigt. Eine Vergrößerung der Verlängerung von 250 auf 300% ergibt eine Durchmesserverringerung von 60% auf 30%, d. h. eine relativ große Durchmesserveränderung bei einer relativ geringen Verlängerung. Innerhalb dieses Bereichs wird der Winkel von etwa 70° auf etwa 40° ver ringert. Wie vorstehend ausgeführt, ist es in einigen Fällen wünschenswert, daß der expandierte Körper eine Stellung einnimmt, welche soweit wie möglich links auf der Kurve von Fig. 10 ist, d. h. der Winkel α sollte so groß wie möglich sein. Da der implantierte Körper mit einem gewissen Druck gegen die vaskuläre Wand anliegen muß, um dort fest zu verbleiben, muß der Implantation durchmesser geringer sein als der Durchmesser bei freier Expansion.As can be seen from Fig. 10, the relative diameter reduction is small at the beginning of the extension process, and the diameter has been reduced in size by approximately 90% when the extension is 100% of the initial position in which the angle α is close 180 ° is how it is practically possible. With an extension of 200%, the diameter reduction is 75% corresponding to an angle α of 100 °. The reduction in diameter is then accelerated when the extension is increased. Increasing the extension from 250 to 300% results in a reduction in diameter from 60% to 30%, ie a relatively large change in diameter with a relatively small extension. Within this range, the angle is reduced from approximately 70 ° to approximately 40 °. As stated above, in some cases it is desirable that the expanded body take a position as far as possible to the left on the curve of Fig. 10, ie the angle α should be as large as possible. Since the implanted body must lie against the vascular wall with a certain pressure in order to remain there, the implantation diameter must be smaller than the diameter with free expansion.
Bei der Verwendung erfindungsgemäßer expandierbarer Kör per zur Implantation in Blutgefäße oder andere rohrför mige Organe müssen die erforderlichen Expansionskräfte beispielsweise durch elastische Einrichtungen wie sich in Längsrichtung erstreckende elastische Fäden erzeugt werden, welche an den sich kreuzenden gewundenen Elemen ten der Wendelgestalt befestigt sind. Bei Auswahl eines großen Winkels α, wenn die elastischen Einrichtungen an den Elementen befestigt sind, können die vorstehend erwähnten Erfordernisse auf einfache Art erreicht wer den. When using expandable bodies according to the invention for implantation in blood vessels or other tubular organs must have the necessary expansion forces for example by elastic devices such as themselves produced in the longitudinal direction elastic threads which are at the crossing winding elemen ten of the spiral shape are attached. When you select one large angle α when the elastic devices attached to the elements, the above who meets the requirements mentioned in a simple way the.
Der Grund, warum ein großer Wert für den Winkel α oft wünschenswert ist, liegt darin, daß die elastischen Eigen schaften der Prothese sich mit abnehmendem Winkel ver schlechtern. Beispielsweise bei einem äußeren Druck in Radialrichtung ist der Widerstand gegenüber Verformung gering und es entsteht ein Risiko für eine lokale axiale Verschiebung zwischen der Prothese und der vaskularen Wand, wodurch das Zellwachstum an der Verschiebungsstelle verhindert werden kann. Ein anderer Grund für die Auswahl eines hohen Wertes für den Winkel α besteht in den Fäl len, in welchen ein hohes Expansionsverhältnis gewünscht wird, d. h. ein hohes Verhältnis zwischen dem Durchmesser des expandierten Körpers und dem Durchmesser des Körpers in zusammengezogenem Zustand. Um beispielsweise ein Ex pansionsverhältnis von über 2 bis etwa 3 zu erhalten, sollte der Winkel α den Wert von 120° übersteigen. Die Auswahl des Winkels α hängt ebenfalls von dem Material der gewundenen Elemente der Prothese ab. Wenn ein Kunst stoffmaterial ausgewählt worden ist, ergibt ein zu kleiner Winkel α eine zu hohe Elastizität in Radialrichtung. In einigen anderen Fällen kann es jedoch wünschenswert sein, einenn kleineren Winkel α auszuwählen, nämlich in den Fällen, in welchen ein ausgesprochen radialer Betrag gewünscht wird.The reason why a great value for the angle α often What is desirable is that the elastic property of the prosthesis become smaller as the angle decreases worse. For example, with an external pressure in Radial direction is the resistance to deformation low and there is a risk of local axial Displacement between the prosthesis and the vascular Wall, causing cell growth at the displacement site can be prevented. Another reason for the choice a high value for the angle α consists in the fall len in which a high expansion ratio is desired will, d. H. a high ratio between the diameter of the expanded body and the diameter of the body in a contracted state. For example, an Ex to obtain expansion ratio of over 2 to about 3, the angle α should exceed 120 °. The Selection of the angle α also depends on the material of the tortuous elements of the prosthesis. If an art selected material material results in a too small Angle α too high elasticity in the radial direction. In in some other cases, however, it may be desirable select a smaller angle α, namely in the Cases in which a decidedly radial amount it is asked for.
Ein anderer Fall, in welchem ein hoher Wert für den Win kel α wünschenswert sein kann, liegt in der Anwendung, in welcher die angebrachte Prothese einer Biegung unter worfen ist. Der Widerstand gegenüber einer Abplattung der Prothese ist dann um so größer, je größer der Winkel α ist. Deshalb ist es zweckmäßig, ein Winkel α auszu wählen, welches größer als etwa 60° ist, und ein stumpfer Winkel α könnte insbesondere zweckmäßig sein. Um einen hohen Widerstand gegen äußeren Druck zu erbringen oder ein hohes Expansionsverhältnis zu ermöglichen, wird ein Winkel α von wenigstens etwa 120° bevorzugt auszuwählen sein. Another case in which a high value for the Win kel α may be desirable lies in the application, in which the attached prosthesis is subject to a bend is thrown. The resistance to flattening the larger the angle, the larger the prosthesis α is. It is therefore advisable to make an angle α choose which is larger than about 60 ° and a blunt Angle α could be particularly useful. To one to provide high resistance to external pressure or enabling a high expansion ratio is a Preferably choose angle α of at least about 120 ° be.
Aus Fig. 10 ist zu ersehen, daß der Körper stark gedehnt werden muß, wenn große Winkel α verwendet werden. Um eine transluminare Implantation durch Leitungen geringen Durch messers zu ermöglichen, muß die von großen Winkel α aus gehenden Verlängerung wesentlich sein und kann bis zu 300% und mehr betragen.From Fig. 10 it can be seen that the body must be stretched greatly when large angles α are used. In order to enable a transluminal implantation through lines of small diameter, the extension starting from large angle α must be essential and can be up to 300% and more.
Wenn beispielsweise Gefäßprothesen oder ähnliche Vor richtungen implantiert werden, um beispielsweise Blutge fäße offenzuhalten, ist es in der Regel wünschenswert, einen hohen Druck gegen die umgebende vaskuläre Wand zu erhalten, welcher wenigstens etwa 100 mg Hg ist. Es gibt ebenfalls einen Höchstdruck, welcher nicht überstiegen wer den darf. Dieser höchste Druck variiert von Fall zu Fall, sollte aber einen Wert von 500 bis 1000 mm Hg nicht über steigen, wenn er als vaskulare Prothese verwendet wird. Wenn der gewünschte Druck durch sich in Längsrichtung er streckende elastische Einrichtungen oder eine elastische Hülse oder Membran erzeugt wird, kann der erforderliche Druck zur Befestigung mit vernünftigen Kräften erreicht werden, wenn ein großer Winkel α ausgewählt wird, was vorteilhaft ist. Berechnungen zeigen, daß in einer ebenen zylindrischen Anlage zwischen der vaskularen Prothese und der umgebenden vaskularen Wand ein Gesamtdruck von wenigen Newton (∼0,1 bis 0,2 kp) erforderlich ist, um eine Be festigung zu erreichen, wenn der Winkel α 150 bis 170° beträgt. Diese Tatsache trägt ebenfalls dazu bei, ein Risiko der Verschiebung der implantierten Prothese unter äußerem Druck zu verringern, da die auftretenden Reibungs kräfte ausreichend sind, um eine derartige Verschiebung zu verhindern. Wenn der Winkel α beispielsweise 45° ist, ist jedoch eine Kraft von etwa 10 bis 20 Newton (1 bis 2 kp) erforderlich, was praktisch von großem Nachteil ist. If, for example, vascular prostheses or similar Vor directions are implanted, for example, blood keeping barrels open, it is usually desirable pressure against the surrounding vascular wall obtained which is at least about 100 mg Hg. There is also a maximum pressure which was not exceeded that may. This highest pressure varies from case to case, but should not have a value of 500 to 1000 mm Hg increase when used as a vascular prosthesis. If the desired pressure by itself in the longitudinal direction stretching elastic devices or an elastic Sleeve or membrane is generated, the required Fixing pressure achieved with reasonable force when a large angle α is selected, which is advantageous. Calculations show that in a flat cylindrical system between the vascular prosthesis and the surrounding vascular wall a total pressure of a few Newton (∼0.1 to 0.2 kp) is required to be a Be to achieve strengthening when the angle α is 150 to 170 ° is. This fact also helps Risk of displacement of the implanted prosthesis under reduce external pressure as the friction occurs forces are sufficient to make such a shift to prevent. For example, if the angle α is 45 °, is a force of around 10 to 20 Newtons (1 to 2 kp) required, which is practically a great disadvantage is.
Damit die erfindnungsgemäßen Prothesen auf zufriedenstellende Art und Weise eingesetzt werden können, u. a. um die er forderliche Befestigung nach ihrem Einsetzen zu erbringen, müssen derartige Erfordernisse hinsichtlich des elastischen Materials erbracht werden, was in der erforderlichen Expan sionskraft resultiert. Das Material muß ebenfalls eine annehmbare Verbindung der gewundenen Elemente des Körpers erbringen, und es muß natürlich biologisch verträglich sein für die Implantation. Das Material sollte deshalb ein geringes Elastizitätsmodul aufweisen und es sollte eine lineare Beziehung zwischen der Kraft und der Verlängerung wenigstens von 250 bis 600% Verlängerung bestehen und es muß keine bedeutende Hysteresis besitzen.So that the prostheses according to the invention are satisfactory Way can be used u. a. around whom he to provide required fastening after their insertion, must meet such elastic requirements Materials are provided in what is required in the expan sion power results. The material must also be one acceptable connection of the sinuous elements of the body provide, and it must of course be biologically compatible for implantation. The material should therefore be a have a low modulus of elasticity and there should be a linear relationship between the force and the extension exist at least from 250 to 600% extension and it need not have significant hysteresis.
Es gibt eine Gruppe Elastomere, welche die vorstehend ge schilderten Erfordernisse erfüllen, und welche ge eignet für die Verwendung in der Herstellung expandier barer Körper gemäß der Erfindung sind. Derartige Elastome re sind enthalten in der Gruppe der Materialien, die als segmentierte Polyurethane (PUR) bezeichnet werden, von denen mehrere im Handel erhältlich sind unter Warenzeichen wie Pelethane (UpJohn), Biomer (Ethicon), Estan Goodrich. Diese Materialien können in geeigneten Lösungsmitteln auf gelöst werden, um Lösungen zu bilden, aus welchen dünne elastische Bänder oder dünnwandige Rohre hergestellt wer den können, um an den abstützenden gewundenen Elementen der Wendelgestalt, die den Rahmen des Körpers bildet, befestigt zu werden.There is a group of elastomers that meet the above ge meet the requirements described, and which ge is suitable for use in the manufacture of expanders barer body according to the invention. Such elastomes re are included in the group of materials as segmented polyurethanes (PUR) are referred to by which several are commercially available under trademark such as Pelethane (UpJohn), Biomer (Ethicon), Estan Goodrich. These materials can be in suitable solvents be solved to form solutions from which thin Elastic bands or thin-walled tubes made who which can be attached to the supporting spiral elements the spiral shape that forms the frame of the body, to be attached.
Bei Verwendung erfindungsgemäßer Prothesen als sogenannte Implantate oder vaskuläre Prothesen, sollte die Wand der Prothese wie vorstehend erwähnt porös, dünn und gewebs verträglich sein, und sie sollte derart zusammengesetzt sein, daß das Wachstum des natürlichen Gewebes, u. a. Neointima, ermöglicht wird. Segmentierte Polyurethane (PUR) sind ebenfalls geeignet, um derartige Wände zu bil den, da die Eigenschaften mit den Erfordernissen einer Wand kombiniert werden können, die eine sehr hohe Elasti zität aufweist. Derartige Wände können hergestellt werden in Form eines dünnen Rohres, das aus Fasern aus segmen tiertem PUR besteht, die durch Extrusion von einer Lösung aus PUR hergestellt wurden. Die Fasern werden an den Kreuzungspunkten miteinander verbunden und die Wand kann mit der gewünschten Porosität durch geeignete Anpassung beispielsweise der Faserstärke und Dichte erfolgen. Das sich ergebende Rohr kann den Körper umgeben oder es kann innerhalb des Körpers befestigt werden. Alternativ dazu können die gewundenen Elemente des Körpers mit dem Rohr material vereinigt werden, geeigneterweise bei der Her stellung des Rohres.When using prostheses according to the invention as so-called Implants or vascular prostheses should cover the wall of the Prosthesis as mentioned above, porous, thin and tissue be tolerable, and it should be composed like this be that the growth of natural tissue, u. a. Neointima, is made possible. Segmented polyurethanes (PUR) are also suitable for building such walls the, since the properties with the requirements of a Wall can be combined, which has a very high elasti has quality. Such walls can be made in the form of a thin tube made of fibers tured PUR, which consists of extrusion from a solution were made from PUR. The fibers are attached to the Crossing points connected together and the wall can with the desired porosity by suitable adjustment for example, the fiber thickness and density. The resulting tube may or may surround the body to be attached within the body. Alternatively can the sinuous elements of the body with the pipe material are combined, suitably at the manufacturer position of the pipe.
Um die gewünschte Expansionskraft einer vaskularen Pro these zu erhalten, können Bänder aus PUR mit geeignetem porösem Wandmaterial kombiniert werden, welches aus Monofilamenten oder Multifilamenten besteht, die zwischen den gewundenen Elementen des Körpers eingewebt sind, oder welches aus einer porösen elastischen Wand besteht, die gemäß dem vorstehend Beschriebenen hergestellt wird.To achieve the desired expansion force of a vascular pro To obtain these, tapes made of PUR with a suitable porous wall material can be combined, which is made of Monofilaments or multifilaments that exist between are woven into the sinuous elements of the body, or which consists of a porous elastic wall that is produced according to what has been described above.
In gewissen Fällen kann es zweckmäßig sein, den Körper oder seine Bänder, Hülsen oder Membran aus einem biolo gisch abbaubaren Material, beispielsweise einem Poly lactid und/oder Polyurethan herzustellen.In certain cases, it may be useful for the body or its ribbons, sleeves or membrane from a biolo cally degradable material, such as a poly produce lactide and / or polyurethane.
Nachstehend sind nicht-einschränkende Beispiele von Ausführungsformen angegeben, in welchen das Erfindungs prinzip angewendet ist. Below are non-limiting examples of Embodiments specified in which the Invention principle is applied.
Expandierter Durchmesser 20 mm
Winkel α 160°
Länge 100 mm
geeignet zur Implantation in Aorta innerhalb des Durch
messerbereichs von 15 mm bis 18 mm
geringster Durchmesser vor der Implantation 8 mm
Gesamtverlängerung etwa 300%
berechnete Axialkraft zur Befestigung 0,1 kp
versehen mit einer mikroporösen elastischen PUR-Wand
mit einer Dicke von 0,15 mm
Porengröße 15 bis 50 µm
Material der gewundenen Elemente: Polyester
Monofilament mit einem Durchmesser von 0,15 mm
Anzahl der Elemente n=72 (2×36).Expanded diameter 20 mm
Angle α 160 °
Length 100 mm
suitable for implantation in aorta within the diameter range of 15 mm to 18 mm smallest diameter before implantation 8 mm
Total extension about 300%
Calculated axial force for fastening 0.1 kp provided with a microporous elastic PUR wall with a thickness of 0.15 mm
Pore size 15 to 50 µm
Material of the winding elements: polyester
Monofilament with a diameter of 0.15 mm
Number of elements n = 72 (2 × 36).
Expandierter Durchmesser 6 mm
Winkel α 100°
Länge 200 mm
Implantation in Vene innerhalb eines Durchmesserbereiches
von 4 bis 5 mm
Gesamtverlängerung 250%
Axialkraft zur Expansion 0,08 kp hervorgerufen durch vier
elastische Bänder aus segmentiertem PUR, jedes Band mit
einer Breite von 1,5 mm und einer Dicke von 0,3 mm
Material der gewundenen Elemente: Polypropylen Mono
filament mit einem Durchmesser von 0,09 mm und
Anzahl der Elemente n=36 (2×18).
Expanded diameter 6 mm
Angle α 100 °
Length 200 mm
Vein implantation within a diameter range of 4 to 5 mm
Total extension 250%
Axial force for expansion 0.08 kp caused by four elastic tapes made of segmented PUR, each tape with a width of 1.5 mm and a thickness of 0.3 mm Material of the winding elements: Polypropylene monofilament with a diameter of 0.09 mm and number of elements n = 36 (2 × 18).
2 oder mehr rohrförmige Körper können konzentrisch an der Spitze jedes anderen angeordnet werden, um dem Körper eine verbesserte Stabilität zu erbringen. Das ist insbe sondere zweckmäßig, wenn gewundene Elemente mit einem geringen Durchmesser verwendet werden und/oder wenn die Anzahl der Elemente gering ist.2 or more tubular bodies can be concentric The top of each other can be arranged around the body to provide improved stability. That is especially so particularly useful when winding elements with a small diameter and / or if the Number of items is low.
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